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Standard
Jan 9/1866
Mechanics of shipbuilding in St. Andrews. . "A large and well appointed foundry,
Owned and carried on by our energetic townsmen the Messrs. Watson, where every
Description of ships' castings, can be manufactured, as well and cheap, as they can be obtained elsewhere, is situated within a few rods of the shipyards." Tamarack by rail from upper Saint John River, "the largest ever seen in this country."
Standard
Jan 17/1866
New Brunswick Railway profits up 1,859.84 over '66.
Standard
Jan 24, 1866
Artillery Company. We learn that permission has been given by the Commander in chief, to raise an Artillery Company here, and the names are being enrolled for that purpose. Of course it will not interfere with the Volunteer Rifle Company which has been organized, nor should it; there are men enough, and that arm of the service is now looked upon as a most essential aid either in the field or for the protection of a garrison.
Standard
Feb 7/1866
"A poor darkey who was sent to jail for marrying two wives, excuses himself by saying that when he had one she fought him, but when he had two they fought each other."
More on the deep-sea landing. Site possibilities. Editor favours Joes's Point over Indian Point. Feb. 14/1866
Standard
Feb 28/1866
Tilley's address here on Confederation. Abridged. Tilley addresses the St. Andrews Division of the Sons of Temperance, "in which he depicted the downward course of the drunkard with all its woes, and showed the blessing of total abstinence, urging upon the "sons" the duty of strictly adhering to their pledge, and continuing in their good work; he also stated the large amount which was paid annually in this Province for liquors, and pointed out many useful purposes which so large a sum might be applied to, showing that it was sufficient to build some of the Branch Railways now in the course of construction."
Standard
House has authorized Bangor to loan its credit to the European and North American
Railway to aid in construction of $500,000, provided three quarters of population agree.
Standard
March 7/1866
Fenian Raid
The telegram from New York of the 27th ult. appears to have created some little anxiety among persons who dream the Fenians. Sweeny and his men it is stated are "to make a demonstration against Canada about the middle of March with a small force and strike New Brunswick via the Maine frontier with his main column." Without in the least treating this intelligence lightly we cannot look upon it other than as a threat, because the U. S. government have given assurance to the British Government, that they will not permit any violation of neutrality. No large body of armed men, nor vessels laden with munitions of war, will be allowed to leave the U. S. Port. Yet it behooves provincialists to be on their guard, and "in time of peace prepare for war." The Fenians are aware, the New Brunswick or the greater part of it, is in a defenseless state—but nevertheless its people are loyal courageous, and where they have arms and ammunition will give a hot reception to the invaders, should they come.
We cannot conceive why the Home Guards here have not yet been armed, or the guns for the Battery received. It is positively disgraceful that the Frontier Sea port should be left in such an unprotected condition. Even the old guns at the Fort, were sold last year, and the field pieces of the old Artillery Company were taken away during he Crimean war, and have never been replaced, although frequently applications have been made to the Commander in Chief of the Forces. If the place is worth holding it surely should be put in a state of defense; and now that we are threatened, it is possible that something may be done, but perhaps too late to be of any service, for our town may be pillaged and burned before the necessary aid arrives. As before stated we are not alarmist, but only reflect the sentiments and give currency to the feelings of the inhabitants when we assert—that the means of defending ourselves against any predatory attack, should be placed within their power—if no further aid can be rendered. The officers and men of the volunteers and Militia are ready to do their part. The volunteer Company keeps up its nightly drill—the Home Guards—we will let them speak for themselves.
As the outside Steamers have commenced running, they will afford conveyances for bodies of men, who can take passage under the guise of travellers, and land at any port in the province, unless a strict look out is kept by officials appointed for the purpose. Our authorities might take a lesson from the United States government, which during the rebellion, instituted a strict search over all persons landing for foreign ports, as a measure of protection against raiders and others of that ilk; the officials enforced the laws with a rigor which it may be useful—nay profitable to imitate.
Standard
March 14, 1866
. . . The latest telegrams point to New Brunswick as the scene of attack, and even Campobello has been named as possessing the most advantages for a maritime port, where they can fit out piratical cruisers, and form a mimic republic. Fenian agents are said to be posted through the provinces who inform the H. C. of the exact situation of each town, its defenses if any, and the value of all moveable property; in fact the leaders are as well informed upon these questions, as the inhabitants.
It has been reported for some months that the Fenian circle in Eastport has been drilled, and it is also said that in Calais a Circle has recently been formed. Now all this stir and bustle on the frontier bodes no good, but if they will only "wait a little longer," they will have the satisfaction of meeting the "hated foes," either on land or sea. In the meantime preparations are being made to warn the people and applications have been forwarded to the Commander in Chief for arms, ammunition and men, and also armed vessels for the protection of Her Majesty's loyal subjects on the frontier. Up to the present we confess very little has been accomplished. Men are ready to volunteer, provided they have rifles and ammunition, and upon these being received His Excellency can call out the Militia, and the call will be promptly responded to—but, field pieces are required—and also some heavy ordnance for the Fort. In some quarters there is we confess great excitement, and some families are preparing to leave. Capt. Osburn has his artillery Company under arms, and keeps nightly watch, a supply of ball cartridge and two field pieces, we are informed, are in readiness. The men, we are happy to notice, are rapidly acquiring a knowledge of the drill, and a fine soldierly body they are. Capt. Pheasant's Company, are punctual at their drill, under their efficient instructor, Serjt. Quinn, of H. M. 10th Regt.
Standard
March 28/1866
We understand that the Militia of this County are being placed in a state of efficiency, in fact on a war footing under the direction of Col. Anderson who as we previously announced has been appointed to the command of the Western Division of the Province. The Volunteer companies and Home Guards are drilled—also the Artillery Company, Capt. Osburn's. A gun has been mounted and ready for service with a supply of ammunition, cannister, grape, etc., in fact everything is being done in a systematic and military style, which goes to prove the wisdom of Col. Anderson's appointment, and his ability, energy and popularity. We learn that the colonel will visit St. Stephen and St. George with the intention of placing the Battalions in an efficient state.
The organization of the Home Guards as we anticipated in our last issue, is now complete, and has been recognized by Lieut. Col. Willis. Eighty-three men volunteered for service, and two companies have been formed. No. 1 is commanded by Capt. Wardlaw, No. 2 by Capt. Stickney. Capt. James has been appointed Major of the Guards. Officers and non-commissioned officers have been assigned to each company, which assembled for drill four times a week. There are now two drill Sergeants in town, and the different companies are making rapid progress.
Standard
April 4, 1866
The Volunteers are performing garrison duty, and in the afternoons are put through a number of movements by Lt. Colonel Willis; on Saturday and Monday last they were exercised in street protection and fighting, and made quite an imposing appearance, acquitting themselves with credit. The Artillery Company are drilled twice a week in big gun practice. We learn that Major James is to be appointed Paymaster to the Western Division, under Col. Anderson, who is at present at St. Stephen.
Influence on Fenians on Confederation movement. Unity a defense with government built railways supplying troops
Standard
April 11, 1866
Proposed Fenian Raids
The news contained in the Special telegrams to Col. Anderson on Sunday last, was we learn from authority, alarming enough to justify the Commander of the Frontier District, to order out all the Forces under his command and to call for extra aid. But Col. Anderson is a thorough soldier, not easily alarmed, having seen severe active service; and possesses those qualities so necessary in a soldier, coolness, promptness of action, and unflinching courage. His position as Commander of the British Frontier is at present delicate and difficult, and requires no ordinary skill and management. Public and private despatches are constantly arriving, exciting some people, but the general feeling appears to be one of security. The Volunteers, Artillery and Home Guards are constantly drilled, and are armed with Enfield rifles. The men are quiet, orderly, and are progressing in military knowledge; it is only to be regretted that there are not a greater number called out. A fine spirit pervades the people generally, who are willing to take up arms, and cheerfully conform to martial law. Lt. Col. Willis frequently drills the men himself, and the officers under his command display an aptitude for the military discipline.
Standard
April 15, 1866
Since our last issue, there has been an addition to the garrison; fifty men of Major Simonds Fredericton Volunteers, with officers, arrived, and a fine body of men they are, well drilled and of the right stuff to meet the enemies of their country; we know well what the Frederictonians are. Major Simonds is at present acting commandant and drills the men daily. The large car shed of the Railway Company has been converted into a temporary barracks; the guard house on Water Street, and the Block House at Joe's Point also afford shelter, and are points of observation.
Standard
April 25, 1866
Arrival of Troops
H. M. S. Duncan, 81 guns, bearing the broad pennant of Admiral Sir James Hope. G. C. B., arrived here on Wednesday evening last with Major General Hastings Doyle, his staff and 570 men of the 2nd Battn. 17th Foot, a company of the Royal Engineers, and Capt. Newman's battery Royal Artillery, army stores, etc.
On Thursday the troops were landed at Joe's Point, and preceded by the brilliant band of the 17th, playing soul stirring strains, entered the town and marched to the barracks, Gove's Buildings. The Engineers and artillery are quartered in the government barracks at Fort Tipperary, where the Artillery have placed their guns in position. The populace turned out in large numbers to greet the soldiers on their entering the town, and the loud and loyal cheers, gave proof that our people felt safe. As the Regiment passed the Public Square the volunteer Battalion commanded by Major Simonds were drawn up in hue, and presented arms.
A finer body of soldiers than the 17th officers and men—it would be difficult to find, or a more popular officer than their commander, Lt. Col. A McKinstry, who is every inch a soldier and we learn beloved by his men. On Saturday through the Col.'s kindness the Band, led by Sergeant Fitzpatrick, performed several pieces in the Market Square, to the great delight of the people who congregated to listen to the music. We can safely assert that the Band is one of the best ever stationed in the Province; their rendering of the Soldier's chorus, was very sweet, and gave evidence that there were several cultivated voices among their number.
Officers of the Garrison
Major General Doyle, Commander in chief
Staff. Capt. Clarke, A. D. C.
Major Nugent, Qr. Master Genl.
Capt. Stokes, Brigade Major
Col. Clifford, Royal Artillery
Capt. Newman
Lieuts. Webber, Wiolls and Jason
17th Foot—Lieut. Col. McKinstry, Major Heigham
Captains—Boyd, Thompson, Grant, Creigh, Hunt, Colquhoun
Lieuts.—Fluder, Mosse, Ross (Adjutant), Dwyer, Rolph, Wedderburn, Gamble, Forsyth
Ensigns—Mansergh, O'Brien, Loring, Stewart, Nares, Field
Surgeon Major—Tason
Asst. Surgeon Tothill
Commissary General Routh, and staff
Standard
May 2, 1866
Grand Review
Major General Doyle, commanding the Forces inspected the Troops stationed in this Garrison, on Tuesday afternoon. The Major General arrived with the officer of his staff on the parade ground [Fort Tipperary], at half past four o'clock, and was received with the customary honors. After inspecting the Royal Artillery and 17th Regiment, they marched past in slow and quick time, and in columns at quarter distance. Their steadiness under arms, and the alignment in marching past was the theme of admiration of the numerous bystanders, who had assembled to witness the movement; and after sundry evolutions being performed, the General addressed the Troops at great length, nearly as follows: . . .
Standard
May 9/1866
An Eastern Extension from Moncton to Truro contemplated.
Standard
May 16, 1866
17th Regiment depart for Halifax
Standard
May 23/1866
New election on Confederation coming. Editor pro-union.
Standard
June 6, 1866
Beating to Quarters
On Wednesday night last, about 12 o'clock, the inhabitants of our quiet town, were aroused from their slumbers, by the drums of H. M. S. "Cordelia" beating to quarters, the firing of musketry, and the tramping of men and horses. The night was calm but not very clear and the cause of the unusual disturbance could not be readily ascertained. In a few minutes a big gun from the Cordelia was discharged, and then another, which was promptly answered by one from the Battery at Fort Tipperary, followed by the bugles at the Barracks sounding the assembly and alarm, which led to a general rush to arms. It was currently reported that the vigilant guard of the Cordelia had discovered several Fenian launches approaching the vessel and that they had attacked her; the cannonading commenced in earnest, and the guns were served so regularly, and the firing became so rapid, that the report was credited.
The excitement as may well be imagined, became intense—the Battery, Volunteers and Home guards assembled simultaneously; and as an instance of the rapidly with which the Battery was prepared for service, we can state from personal observation, that within five minutes the ammunition wagons were filled, the rifles strapped on, and the guns ready for action. Some of the gunners did not take time to dress, but were nevertheless standing by their guns ready and willing—aye—even anxious for a brush with the Fenians. More genuine loyalty nor courage does not exist in any country. The volunteers were also under arms in a few minutes ready to repel the invading foe; indeed the whole people evinced a fine sprit of loyalty and genuine British pluck. They were fully impressed with the idea that they were to face the enemy at once, and were ready to do so. But that cool and intrepid soldier Col. Anderson, who commands the Frontier, and who has won his laurels on many a well fought field—in whose skill and judgement the inhabitants of St. Andrews place the most implicit reliance, instantly conjectured the cause of alarm, but despatched an officer to Joe's Point to have the meaning of the firing more fully confirmed. In about half an hour the information was brought as Col. Anderson had premised—that it was only the Cordelia practicing a midnight sortie. It appears that once every quarter the crews of Her Majesty's Ships of War are exercised in firing the guns with blank cartridge, and go through what on land is termed a sham fight, but on the water a night attack. Com. de Wahl being under orders for Saint John embraced the favorable position in which his ship lay at the anchorage ground to exercises his men on Wednesday night and in a minute and a half from the drums beating the men turned out and firing commenced. Many of the inhabitants believed the Fenians were attempting to land, and the Cordelia was firing upon them. The women and children were frightened during the firing, but when it became known that it was only the usual gun practice, their fears subsided, and they now feel proud of their husbands and sons, for their courage and readiness to take up arms in defense of their Flag, their families sand their homes. St. Andrews neither lacks loyalty or pluck, and Com. de Wahl, deserved the thanks of the people for testing even by his "practice" the courage of our volunteers, they were up to the mark and that in a very few minutes. We may add—that com. de Wahl and officers of the gallant ship Cordelia are favorites, indeed the enquiry was frequently made within the last two days—"when is the Cordelia coming back from Saint John." The ship is now lying at anchor in the roadstead.
Montreal Gazette
June 16/1866
Ocean House, Cape Elizabeth, Portland, Maine
9 miles from Portland
Opened for season June 9
Permanent and transient visitors
Splendid facilities for fishing, boating and bathing
Montreal Gazette
June 16/1866
Sea Bathing
St. George's Hotel, Cacouna
This favorite steamer resort for health and pleasure seekers will be re-opened for the accommodation of families and the travelling public June 15th. Outside sports have been provided for ladies as well as gentlemen, such as Fishing, Croquet, Lawn Billiards, Archery, Boating, Quoits, Bowling Alley, Billiard Tables.
Private bath houses and Dressing Rooms have been fitted up for the Ladies and Gentlemen. O'Neill and Abbott, Proprietors.
Montreal Gazette
June 16/1866
Cape Cottage, Cape Elizabeth
3 miles from Portland
"This well-known favorite watering place"
The cottage is situated on a point commanding as fine a view landward and seaward as is to be found on the Atlantic Coast. The numerous islands of Casco Bay on the one hand, and the broad Atlantic that stretches in front of it, together with the scenery in its immediate neighborhoods, render it one of the most attractive spots for a summer sojourn that the country affords. Alexander Foss and Son.
Montreal Gazette
June 16/1866
Pleasant Summer Retreat
Ottawa House, Cushing's Island, Harbour of Portland, Maine
Mr. George Allen, Proprietor of Marlboro House, Boston, Mass.
Cushing's Island is one of the most picturesque on our coast; pleasant, wooded knolls, green valleys and commanding eminences are agreeable interspersed. A lofty ocean headland, rocky caves and sandy beaches are among the attractions; and a lovely view of Portland, the harbour and the distant mountains, is obtained from the height where the hotel stands. Situated between the two forts in the entrance of the harbour, all sea-going vessels pass beneath the windows.
Steamers three times a day from Burnam's Wharf, near Grand Trunk Station.
Montreal Gazette
July 19/1866
Grand Excursion to the Far-Famed River Saguenay and Sea-Bathing at Murray Bay, Cacouna and Tadoussac! Steamer leaves every Tuesday and Friday morning. By taking the steamer at Quebec, the tourist and invalid will enjoy the refreshing and invigorating breeze and picturesque scenery of the lower St. Lawrence, and avoid the annoyance of transshipment, as the steamer runs direct to Murray Bay, River du Loup, Tadoussac and Ha! Ha! Bay.
Grand Trunk Railway Summer Schedule for 1866
Daily day and night express trains for Portland
Several trains daily for Boston, New York, often via Vermont Central Railway.
Standard
June 12, 1866
Disbanding Volunteers
We were informed from a reliable source that our volunteers are to be disbanded with week. The telegraph reports state that the Fenians are returning to their homes, and that everything is quiet in Canada.
Standard
June 27, 1866
Colonel Anderson, Commanding the Frontier, has returned to F'ton; his services in the discharge of his onerous duties during the past few months when the place was in imminent danger, are deserving of a suitable testimonial. It will serve the double purpose of being a remembrance of the Fenian designs, and the Colonel's services on the Frontier.
Standard
July 4, 1866
Intercolonial Railway III
An able writer over the signature "W" in the Saint John Morning News of Sept. 8, 1861 has demonstrated very conclusively from statistics that the E. and N. A. Railway, which then paid scarcely 1 percent on its cost, would, if made a part of a continuous line from Halifax to Quebec as easily pay 4 percent. The ex-Attorney General of this Province has also stated recently, "that it would pay 6 percent when connection with Nova Scotia and the United States was secured." With these connections can any exceptional reason be given why the N. B. and C. Railway, when completed through to Riviere du Loup should not have its paying qualities increased in a like proportion. Not the least important consideration is the fact that the completion of our road will form a connecting link also between the commerce of the river St. Lawrence and Saint John, the two great natural highways of Canada and New Brunswick. The commercial importance of the St. Lawrence is well understood by Canada and the Western States, as was that of the Saint John by the Americans when the Ashburton treaty was made. Indeed, the American merchants are quite as anxious as we are to tap the waters of the Saint John with the desire on their part to turn the current trade to Bangor.
In the early part of 1862 immediately subsequent to the "Trent affair," our neighbors were considering the expediency of building a railroad along the Frontier to connect with the railroad system as a military necessity; thus showing that they regarded proximity to those who might possibly become enemies in a far different light from those who object to our road as part of the Intercolonial on account of its being so near to the United States.
Those only who have made the matter a subject of special investigation have any adequate idea of the immense wealth which is shut out from market, in many instances run to decay or wastefully destroyed for want of Railway communication.
From the able report of Western extension by E. R. Burpee, in January 1865, it appears that it not infrequently requires two years for conveying lumber to the seaboard. Setting aside the deterioration in quality, and the large quantity lost, the interest on its market value would be no inconsiderable sum towards paying the interest upon the cost of the road. Again like the section of country open up by Western Extension, so also between Woodstock and Rivière du Loup there are thousands of acres of land averaging upwards of thirty cords of excellent cordwood per acre, which now with great labor is chipped, piled and burned, often to the detriment of the soil, when the same labor would render the greater portion of it for market, and at present realize about $4 per cord in St. Andrews. The cost of transportation would be less than half of this amount. Again, geological examinations confirm the belief that there is a vast bed of iron ore and other minerals extending from Woodstock to the St. Lawrence, and that its development is limited only by the want of facilities for conveying it to a market. Shall this untold wealth remain forever locked up, or be diverted to the United States by reason of our supineness?
When once located and work actually commenced, we could not reasonably expect the line of the Intercolonial Railway to be changed, in order that a part of it might be made common to our own. It therefore becomes those interested in the N. B. and C. Railway and the friends of the Province generally, to take the initiative, to act promptly—otherwise the golden opportunity may be forever lost. Unlike ourselves, our neighbors have acquired new energy from the late civil war. The Union Pacific Railway is being pushed vigorously forward both from Kansas and California and it is confidently expected by some that it will be completed in six years. The line between Truro and Moncton has been commenced, and its completion may be regarded as a certainty. Western Extension may be considered also as tolerably certain. With this link of 160 miles completed, our Railway would form part of the great highway between the two oceans, and might derive a subsidy from the transportation of the European markets. Shall we wake up and take measures to secure this boon, or Rip Van Winkle like sleep on; and the St. Andrews and Quebec Railway which we talked of thirty years ago still remain unfinished; and while politically united to Canada, still retain our physical isolation.
Finally let us ask ourselves, how does it comport with our Anglo Saxon energy when our neighbors spend their treasure and pour out their best blood, rather than a foreign nation should command the outlet of the Mississippi, if we rather than expend a million pounds, and thus open up the Country and keep our young men at home, continue dependent upon a foreign nation a portion of the year, for the means of comfortably conveying our statesmen to "Ottawa" to make our laws.
To the Forces generally employed on the Frontier His Excellency desires to express the gratification he has experienced in finding the other, non-commissioned officers and men composing the horse engaged in protecting those points of the Frontier most threatened by attack deserving of his entire confidence. His Excellency is fully aware that upon them devolved duties of a peerlessly ? the discharge of which was occasionally attended with a greater degree of hardship than His Excellency had anticipated or desired, but which have been accomplished to His Excellency's fully satisfaction.
We copy the above from the General Militia Order, No. 40, published in the Royal Gazetteer. As a public journalist living on the Frontier, and having participated with others in the protection of "those points most threatened by attack," without desiring or receiving emolument during the coldest and most stormy season of the year—we deem it our duty to state, that to the sound judgment, energy and judicious arrangements of Colonel Anderson, may alone be attributed the success with attended those efforts.
Why any battalion its Colonel and officers should not receive special mention, for doing their duty at the front, when the threatened danger had nearly expired, and long after arrangements had been made for its protection when danger was imminent, we cannot conceive. It is patent to residents on the border, that when Col. Anderson was placed in command of the Frontier, St. Andrews had but one company of Volunteers and one of Home Guards, St. Stephen had a similar force, but both places were without a solitary field gun to support them in case of attack, at that time those noble fellows the "York Volunteers" generously marched through snow and mud knee deep to Dumbarton Station from whence they were conveyed by train to St. Andrews. It is also well known that small parties of Fenians occasionally crossed over from Robbinston, a few miles above this Town, necessitating the placing of extra patrols and guards in the vicinity of the town, and that their arduous duties were performed in an efficient manner. At the time excitement was most intense, the volunteers and others know that for several nights Col. Anderson did not undress, as he was hourly receiving reports and telegrams, the danger was so great, that through his instrumentality the gallant 17th Regiment, Royal Artillery and Ships of War were stationed here for the protection of life and property; and it is now no secret, that the same evening H. M. S. Duncan arrived St. Andrews was to have been attacked by a large body of the enemy. That since the departure of the troops the Colonel was again ordered to the front, for reasons which it is unnecessary to state but of which many of the people were aware. Why then the apparent studied silence with reference to the Colonel's efficient and valuable services at those critical and important periods, we cannot imagine; but we will be borne out by the residents of St. Stephen and St. Andrews in stating that principally to his zeal and efforts may be attributed the defeat of the threatened rebels.
Standard
July 11/1866
New Brunswick Railway up over same month in '65 by 430.00. Osburn still manager.
Standard
July 4/1866
Urges completion of New Brunswick Railway—160 miles, which would connect New Brunswick to the rest of Canada, making transhipment there an economic plus. Also favours Intercolonial.
Generally pro-railway, 160 miles from New Brunswick Railway to Rivière du Loup.
Standard
Aug 1/1866
"By all means build Western Extension, we desire a thorough union, and no place in
This province will derive a greater benefit than the commercial emporium."—Saint John
Telegraph
Standard
St. Stephen "that thriving port."
"Mr. Todd's residence on the point at the Cove, is situated over a commanding site, and with its extensive grounds and beautiful surroundings, is as charming a residence as need be." Hon. William Todd president of St. Stephen Branch Railway. Praise for his business acumen.
J and C Short launch "Ellen DeWolfe" in St. Stephen—324 ton barque—copper-fastened, iron-kneed. Owned by Chipman and Bolton.
Sandford Fleming proposing section of Intercolonial from Rivière du Loup to Woodstock which would be excellent for New Brunswick Railway, effecting completion of line originally contemplated—188 miles.
Standard
Aug 15/1866
Temperance versus cholera:—At a meeting of the N. Y. Board of Health, last week,
Doctor Crane mentioned a striking fact in the following words: "In the Stygian and pest-ridden Twelfth Ward, of Brooklyn, not a solitary one of the five hundred members of the Father Matthew Society resident therein has been attacked by cholera." Mr. Acton confirmed the remark by adding that not a cholera case had yet occurred among the 16,000 members of the Father Matthews Society in that city.
Standard
Aug 22/1866
Ratepayers have agreed to be taxed for a deep-water wharf. Praise for initiative of St. Stephen Branch railway. "Not only are we compelled to confess ourselves behind our neighbours for facilities for the arrival and departure of passengers from this place, but also the want of suitable hotel accommodations for travellers who may choose to tarry with us. Nature has favoured us with one of the most beautiful localities in the world: and could some modern "Ezekiel" call upon the four winds (we must first "raise the wind" among ourselves) and galvanize vitality into our people, there is reason yet to hope that for thrift and prosperity we would suffer no mean comparison with our republican neighbors."
Standard
Aug 22/1866
LARGE HOTEL.—We are informed that the American Company which has purchased the Island of Campobello, purpose erecting a spacious hotel on the Island, to contain one hundred rooms, for the purpose of furnishing summer resort and bathing place for travellers. We do not know of any locality so favorably situated for such an enterprise, as St. Andrews—except [sic] from fog and with a most salubrious climate, good fishing and shooting and delightful drives. Why not erect such a building here. (Ed. A. W. Smith)
Standard
Aug 29/1866
The Commissioner, Mr. Pheasant, has had the streets thoroughly gravelled, and the water tables cleared out, which from all we hear is giving much satisfaction. Our attention has been directed to the large amount of work performed already on the streets. It should not be forgotten that for the past two or three years, considerable sums were expended in building large culverts, which although costing large amounts will last during the present generation, and are the main cause of our dry streets.
Standard
Aug 28/1866
Frame of Episcopal Church being raised. "It is to be regretted that the Church was not erected on the commanding site originally selected, as it would present a more commanding view—but the majority decided otherwise."
Standard
Sept 26/1866
"The new cemetery on the rising ground near Katie's Cove, has recently been marked off into lots; drains have been made, and a large piece of road graded. The site is one of the most picturesque in the neighborhood."
Standard
Oct 3/1866
Ratepayers reject act for Deep Water Wharf at Indian Point. "Such a wharf is required as will give a character to our Railway, and with a view to making the Port of St. Andrews, the terminus of the Intercolonial Railway."
Standard
Oct 17, 1866
George Stewart wins 2nd prize for a bull and first prize for vetches (62 ½ pounds) at the Charlotte county agricultural Society fair.